Yao Ming, the first major Chinese star to break into the NBA, has decided to retire after nine star-crossed seasons with the Rockets, according to league sources.

姚明是第一个闯入NBA成为主力的中国篮球球星，据NBA联盟消息称，在休斯顿火箭队度过了九个霉运缠身的赛季后，姚明已经决定退役。

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He wants to be an All-Star, wants to be one of the best shooting guards in the league. He knows he has things to improve.

他想进入全明星，想成为全联盟投篮最棒的后卫。

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Last year, he netted a goal within his first minutes on the pitch as a Red against Major League Soccer's all-star team.

在去年对阵美国大联盟全明星队的首场比赛时，他就打入一球。

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It is the same disease that caused the death a decade ago of former star National Football League running back Walter Payton.

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Commissioner Stern has stated that this is a star driven league.

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